Essential Oil and Flower Essence Blends
for Aromatherapy:
The Recipes
Please note: Bach Flower Remedies and FES flower essences are noted respectively by (B) and (F). If you'd like to use flower essences in these combinations use 2-4 drops each.
Oils: Peppermint, Orange, Rosemary
Flower Essences: Blackberry (F), Indian Paintbrush (F), Iris (F), Nasturtium (F)
Oils: Two drops each of Bergamot,Geranium, Melissa, Orange.
Flower Essences: Gentian (B), Gorse (B), Mustard (B), Sweet Chestnut (B)
Oils: 4 drops each of Geranium, Rosemary, Juniper
Flower Essences: Crab Apple (B), Nicotiana (B), Sagebrush (B), Self-Heal (F)
Oils: 2 drops each of Rosemary, Lavender, Peppermint.
Flower Essences: Aloe Vera (F), Elm (B), Hornbeam (B), Olive (B), Peppermint (F)
This subject really deserves an article all to itself, as we meditate for different reasons and intentions. The following oils are good all-purpose ones.
Two drops each of three of the following: Chamomile, Rosewood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Vetiver.
Flower Essences: Lotus (F), St. John's Wort (F), Star Tulip (F), White Chestnut (B)
If you want to relax, but don't want to go to sleep combine 2 drops each of lavender, orange, and cedarwood.
For release of nervous tension combine 2 drops each of bergamot, melissa, frankincense, and sandalwood.
Flower Essences: chamomile, dandelion, dill, lavender
The following aromatherapy blends are calming, and may put you to sleep.
Combine 10 drops of lavender and 5 drops of clary sage. In addition to using this in an essential oil diffuser or in the bath, you can place a drop or two on your pillow before going to sleep. Note: If you've been drinking don't use this mixture or any other containing clary sage. Also, this mixture shouldn't be used with children.
Flower Essences: Aspen (B), chamomile(F), lavender(F), Rescue Remedy (B)
A good calming blend for children is a combination of 10 drops of lavender with 5 drops of chamomile.
If sleep is generally a problem try combining 2 drops of chamomile, 4 drops of lavender, 5 of geranium, 3 of sandalwood, and 2 of lemongrass.
Flower Essences: Chamomile (F), Lavender (F), Rescue Remedy (B), White Chestnut (B), Aspen (B)
If you get professional massages take a bottle of your favorite essential oil blend with you to your next appointment.
If you are a professional massage therapist you might want to make up several of these aromatherapy combinations and give your clients a choice. They will surely appreciate this.
If neither of the above apply don't despair. Massage can be a special activity to share with your favorite person, and all of the blends below are suitable for self-massage. (Please note: some of the aromatherapy blends have been designed for the alleviation of physical conditions. This information should not be construed as medical advice. Nor is it intended to replace the advice of a qualified medical or other practitioner.)
Combine 6 drops lavender, 4 drops chamomile, and 2 drops of vetiver in four ounces of a carrier oil. For self-massage, rub this into your temples.
Flower Essences: Dandelion (F) (Also see Dandelion Oil
Combine 4 drops each of peppermint, marjoram, fennel, and basil with one ounce of a carrier oil. Gently massage stomach and abdomen.
Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy (B), Chamomile (F).
Combine 3 drops each of chamomile, birch, rosemary, ginger, and lavender in 1 ounce of a carrier oil.
Flower Essences: Dandelion (F)
Combine 3 drops each of chamomile, ginger, birch, rosemary, and 12 drops of lavender in 1/2 ounce of sweet almond oil. For minor backaches you can cut these amounts in half.
Flower Essences: Dandelion (F)
Combine 4 drops ylang-ylang, 4 drops marjoram, and 3 drops jasmine.
Flower Essences: Larch (B), Buttercup (F)
Combine 4 drops cypress, 2 drops cedarwood and 2 drops sandalwood.
Flower Essences: Star of Bethlehem (B)
Combine 6 drops melissa, 4 drops bergamot, 2 drops lemongrass, and 2 drops lavender.
Or:
Combine 4 drops rosewood with 4 of patchouli.
Flower Essences: Scleranthus (B), Cerato (B).
This bath, which may also be helpful during allergy season, combines 5 drops eucalyptus, 5 drops peppermint, 4 of lavender. This can also be used in a diffuser or humidifier. It can also be put on a cotton ball and inhaled.
Flower Essence: Rescue Remedy (B)
Many of these recipes are courtesy of our friends at Oasis by Design. Visit this website for more information about essential oils and aromatherapy.
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